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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "minor", "condition", "blister", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
illness
[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: His sudden illness worried everyone in the office .
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injury
[noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: The soldier received an award for bravery after an injury in battle .
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minor
[Adjective]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

Ex: He brushed off the minor criticism , focusing on more important matters .
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condition
[noun]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

Ex: Patients with the condition often report a variety of symptoms that can vary in severity .
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to cough
[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: When he began to cough during his speech , someone offered him a glass of water .
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headache
[noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: Too much caffeine can sometimes cause a headache.
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backache
[noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: My dad often suffers from backache after a long day at work .
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earache
[noun]

a pain inside the ear

Ex: Wearing earplugs in a noisy environment can prevent an earache.
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a pain in or near someone's stomach

Ex: The stomachache was so severe that he had to visit the hospital .
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toothache
[noun]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: She scheduled an appointment with her dentist to treat her toothache.
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rash
[noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Treatment for a rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments , oral medications , antihistamines , or addressing the underlying condition .
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a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

Ex: She felt unwell and checked her temperature, discovering it was significantly higher than normal .
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sunburn
[noun]

pain and redness of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun

Ex: The doctor advised treating sunburn with aloe vera gel to soothe the pain and reduce redness .
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to be sick
[phrase]

to throw up the contents of the stomach, often due to illness or nausea

Ex: He didn't want to be sick in front of his friends.
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to vomit
[Verb]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

Ex: Right now , she is feeling nauseous and might be vomiting soon .
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to sneeze
[Verb]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: Whenever I dust my house , I sneeze a lot .
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hurt
[noun]

any physical injury, pain, suffering, or damage

Ex: She applied ice to the hurt area, hoping to reduce the swelling and relieve some discomfort.
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ache
[noun]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

Ex: She woke up with a dull ache in her neck .
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to bleed
[Verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: Last week , I accidentally cut my finger , and it bled for a while .
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a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: She drank hot tea with honey to soothe her sore throat.
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diarrhea
[noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Ex: Chronic diarrhea may indicate underlying health conditions and requires medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and management .
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to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: I feel excited about the upcoming holiday .
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sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: She was so sick, she missed the trip .
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to faint
[Verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: Last night , he unexpectedly fainted during the scary movie .
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blister
[noun]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

Ex: In severe cases , large or infected blisters may require medical attention to prevent complications and promote healing .
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cold
[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: The ice cubes made the drink refreshingly cold.
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flu
[noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of the flu.
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dizzy
[Adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: Certain medications may cause side effects like dizziness and drowsiness in some patients.
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to cut
[Verb]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

Ex: She cut herself on the broken glass while cleaning .
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unconscious
[Adjective]

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

Ex: The accident left him unconscious and unable to react .
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a reaction caused by inhaling, touching, or ingesting specific substances that one's body is severely sensitive to

Ex: Avoiding known allergens is crucial for preventing an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals .
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water that is brought into a house, building, etc. through pipes

Ex: The installation of running water in rural areas has significantly improved health and quality of life for residents .
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damp
[Adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The dog 's fur was damp after playing in the sprinkler on a hot day .
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cloth
[noun]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

Ex: They used fine silk cloth to create elegant evening gowns .
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to rub
[Verb]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

Ex: He rubbed his forehead in frustration as he tried to solve the difficult puzzle .
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to press
[Verb]

to push a thing tightly against something else

Ex: The child pressed her hand against the window to feel the raindrops .
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to tip
[Verb]

to move something into an angled position where one side is lower or higher than the other

Ex: The truck tipped slightly as it made a sharp turn , but the driver maintained control .
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to pinch
[Verb]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

Ex: To wake up her sleepy friend , she decided to pinch him playfully on the arm .
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bandage
[noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: After the injury , the doctor instructed him to change the bandage daily to ensure proper healing .
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sprain
[noun]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

Ex: A severe sprain can take weeks to heal , depending on the extent of the injury .
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the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

Ex: Stress can significantly affect blood pressure, causing it to rise temporarily during tense situations .
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high
[Adjective]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

Ex: The test results showed a high percentage of errors .
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low
[Adjective]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

Ex: That dish is surprisingly low in calories .
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an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

Ex: The restaurant was temporarily closed after multiple reports of food poisoning from customers who ate there .
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to choke
[Verb]

to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions

Ex: Feeling a lump in her throat , she struggled not to choke as she addressed the audience .
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to burn
[Verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The dry leaves in the yard easily burned when a small flame touched them .
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to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The doctor advised him to lie down if he felt dizzy .
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to lose consciousness

Ex: She hit her head against the shelf and passed out instantly .
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to awaken from a state of unconsciousness

Ex: The hiker fell and hit his head , but he quickly came around and was able to continue the hike .
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .
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to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex: The bad odor in the room made her feel sick , and she had to throw up.
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